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Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-05-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,589
Posted By LuvPhals
The bug looks like a small white ant.

The bug looks like a small white ant.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-05-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,259
Posted By LuvPhals
Hello. What is wettable sulfur?

Hello. What is wettable sulfur?
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-05-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,589
Posted By LuvPhals
Oh I dropped my camera a while ago and haven't...

Oh I dropped my camera a while ago and haven't replaced it so I can't send a picture of it. I will try the alcohol with q-tips. I've seen reference by someto using an insecticide spray for roses...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-05-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,589
Posted By LuvPhals
Little white crawling bugs & a scale!

Hello all. I thought we were doing so good here. Leaves emerging and growing, flowers budding and looking great ... today when I said good morning to my orchids I see a little white bug crawling on...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 12-29-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,282
Posted By LuvPhals
New Carousel Pots for Phals

Hello and Happy Holidays!

I was looking through Repotme.com and they have the new pots along with a video clip. These really look nice and seem better for Phals. They are a bit pricey but appear...
Forum: Photography 12-11-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,361
Posted By LuvPhals
Thank you for sharing your photos. They are...

Thank you for sharing your photos. They are beautiful fascinating little birds and you framed them perfectly!
Forum: Identification Forum 12-11-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,029
Posted By LuvPhals
Very pretty finds! I love when I get those finds...

Very pretty finds! I love when I get those finds too.
Forum: Hybrids 12-11-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 931
Posted By LuvPhals
Very pretty find! You could mist under the...

Very pretty find! You could mist under the leaves to try and hydrate it some more while it settles into the new medium and a light fertilizer water.
Forum: Hybrids 12-11-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By LuvPhals
what would happen if it were clipped off? Would...

what would happen if it were clipped off? Would the plant just die away? Is it always best to leave a stem grow like that to see what it is? Are there any thoughts on why that happens?
Forum: Cattleya Alliance 12-10-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,176
Posted By LuvPhals
Oh my is that beautiful! Excellent job there!

Oh my is that beautiful! Excellent job there!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,719
Posted By LuvPhals
You are welcome! For me the biggest challenge...

You are welcome! For me the biggest challenge was starting with the really damaged ones first. I just found the the loose bark mix worked better for me than the other method. Also make sure it...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,719
Posted By LuvPhals
let the crown part have air. don't get any water...

let the crown part have air. don't get any water on the crown at all. it may just surprise you!
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,719
Posted By LuvPhals
hmm... without any leaves ... somehow if it were...

hmm... without any leaves ... somehow if it were me I would still very lightly put in it in the bark mix. depending on what the crown looks like - you have a little experiment now. don't go too...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,719
Posted By LuvPhals
there are no leaves on it at all?

there are no leaves on it at all?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-10-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,719
Posted By LuvPhals
Oh no don't give up on it. Damaged and...

Oh no don't give up on it. Damaged and recovering phals need patience and are not all the same. My Walmart rescue from last June did nothing until recently. It now has 2 new little leaves. They...
Forum: Hybrids 11-20-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,279
Posted By LuvPhals
Thanks! We will see what happens.

Thanks! We will see what happens.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-14-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,719
Posted By LuvPhals
I was just reading through the posts and thought...

I was just reading through the posts and thought I hope she isn't getting confused on the moss part. She is saying peat moss and it should be the spaghnum moss. All her posts are saying peat moss.
Forum: Hybrids 11-14-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,279
Posted By LuvPhals
Did not cut spikes!

Most of my Phals are rescues in my "orchid hospital" except for two. On the other ones I cut the spikes down after flowering to help the plants. On the two Phals that I didn't cut the spikes are...
Forum: Hybrids 11-13-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,401
Posted By LuvPhals
Really really! Pretty to see and especially today...

Really really! Pretty to see and especially today with no sun and some snow! I love those little mini ones! Thank you for sharing the pictures as I don't get to see them around here too often. ...
Forum: Hybrids 11-09-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By LuvPhals
Yes my cat used to nibble on everything here. I...

Yes my cat used to nibble on everything here. I left the pot of italian parsley out and he got that too. That was for my turkey stuffing next month! I will try for a nice clean cut on the leaf. ...
Forum: Hybrids 11-09-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By LuvPhals
Phal tasty to House Bunny

Oh I did a forgetful thing one day and while tending to my Phals and forgot to put one back on the stand. Eddie the house bunny found his way to the orchid room and chewed a good portion of a leaf. ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-19-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,680
Posted By LuvPhals
No ice cubes! It would be like someone putting 3...

No ice cubes! It would be like someone putting 3 ice cubes down the back of your shirt! Wow that would feel great!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-19-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,245
Posted By LuvPhals
Yes water now! Remember run the water through...

Yes water now! Remember run the water through and make sure it drains out thoroughly. Do not get water on the crown of the plant. With all the extra holes you cut in the pot it should drain nicely...
Forum: Hybrids 10-14-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,526
Posted By LuvPhals
That's some great growing there! What color...

That's some great growing there! What color flowers does it get and are they really big flowers? I can only hope mine will grow like that! Very very nice!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-12-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,245
Posted By LuvPhals
You may loose some of those damaged roots as the...

You may loose some of those damaged roots as the plant heals but you will get new roots growing too that you won't see! When you are unsure of watering then the rule of thumb is to hold off yet...
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